Punarnava Mandur vs White Clover Leaf

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Punarnava Mandur

Boerhavia diffusa compound

Nutritive

Trifolium repens

Nutritive

Punarnava Mandur

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

White Clover Leaf

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Classical Ayurvedic formulation combining punarnava with iron for anemia and liver conditions.

Ubiquitous lawn plant with gentle medicinal properties; less potent than red clover but nutritive and digestive.

Active Compounds

punarnavine, iron (mandur), ursolic acid, boeravinone, liriodendrin

flavonoids, isoflavones low, minerals, nitrogen-fixing, coumarin traces

Traditional Uses

Ayurvedic anemia treatment, iron-deficiency remedy, liver and spleen herb

Digestive conditions in folk medicine, Nutritive food plant, Liver conditions, Fever reduction

Modern Uses

iron-deficiency anemia, liver enlargement, edema, digestive toning

Antioxidant, Digestive, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

500mg-1g twice daily with honey

3-5g fresh or dried herb

Contraindications

hemochromatosis, blood disorders, pregnancy

Allergy to Fabaceae

Side Effects

GI upset, iron overload risk, constipation

Generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E